unscripted

adjective

un·​script·​ed ˌən-ˈskrip-təd How to pronounce unscripted (audio)
: not following a prepared script

Examples of unscripted in a Sentence

Her reaction was completely unscripted.
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In an unscripted speech at a welcome reception for athletes and their friends and families on Feb. 7, Meghan shared her joy about her return to Canada before honoring her husband, Harry, 40. Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 On the unscripted side, two separate and prolific indie buyers said all the major documentaries are carrying $10 million sticker prices — which makes for prolonged and complex negotiations, many over worldwide rights. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025 The unscripted cohort includes Jaclyn Amor, Ana Breton, Dara DiGerolamo, Tiana Gandelman, and Roger Melvin. Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025 Earlier in the week, Hallmark announced that there will be a second season of Chabert’s first unscripted series, Celebrations. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unscripted 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscripted was circa 1950

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscripted. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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